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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 330.27 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 330.27 and 211.14 is: 314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 330.27 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/330.27 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 330.27 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 69,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,733.21/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.54

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